Today Was a Fairytale artwork

Today Was a Fairytale

Taylor Swift

KeyG major
Tempo79 BPM
Duration4:01
INTROClick a line to play from there
SONG NOTES

Questions about this song

Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is Today Was a Fairytale by Taylor Swift in?

This transcription starts in G major.

What tempo is Today Was a Fairytale?

The estimated tempo is 79 BPM, calculated from the median spacing between detected beats. This is a summary of the transcription; timing can vary during the song.

What are the main chord progressions in Today Was a Fairytale?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G → C → Em → D (30 occurrences); C → Em → D → C (4 occurrences); Em → D → C → D (3 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Today Was a Fairytale?

Recurring relative progressions include I → IV → vi → V in G major; IV → vi → V → IV in G major; vi → V → IV → V in G major. Numerals refer to the key active at that point; uppercase means major and lowercase means minor. Minor keys use natural-minor scale degrees.

Does Today Was a Fairytale use a well-known chord progression?

No repeated match to the familiar patterns checked was found in this transcription. That does not mean the progression is unique or uncommon.

What time signature is Today Was a Fairytale in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Today Was a Fairytale structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:12) → intro (0:24) → verse (0:36) → pre-chorus (0:48) → chorus (1:00) → verse (1:25) → pre-chorus (1:49) → chorus (2:01) → interlude (2:26) → bridge (2:38) → chorus (3:02) → outro (3:38).

How long is this version of Today Was a Fairytale?

The transcribed version lasts 4:01. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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